Built on the science of reading

Your child picks the story.
The app listens as they read aloud.

Reading Coach turns practice into something kids actually want to do — while quietly building the skills that matter most: accuracy, fluency, and understanding.

★★★★★ Loved by parents · 7-day free trial
📖 The Wonder Workshop · Level 3 Reading
The Tiny Engine in Your Pocket

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Words / min
100%
Accuracy
🔥 6
Day streak
Correct words confirm instantly · missed words highlight gently — tap to hear them
National ORF benchmarks
Private & ad-free
Real-time read-aloud tracking
Up to 3 child profiles
How a session works

Four steps that turn decoding into fluent reading

Every session follows the same research-backed loop — short, focused, and genuinely fun.

01

Read aloud

Every word is tracked in real time. Correct words confirm instantly; missed words highlight gently — clear feedback without pressure.

02

Read it again

A second read of the same passage builds the smoothness that turns effortful decoding into fluent reading.

03

Check understanding

A few questions check literal meaning, inference, and vocabulary — so reading fast never means reading without comprehension.

04

Tell it back

Retelling the story in their own words shows that your child truly understood what they read — not just sounded it out.

The technology

It actually listens — word by word

As your child reads aloud, Reading Coach follows along live. No grown-up needs to sit and correct every word — the app gives objective, gentle feedback on its own.

  • Live word highlighting. Correct words turn green the instant they're read.
  • Gentle miss detection. Skipped or misread words are flagged — tap any to hear it spoken.
  • No interruptions. Feedback never breaks the flow of reading — confidence stays intact.
  • On-device speech. Your child's voice is processed privately, right on the iPad.
Reading Coach highlighting each word green as a child reads aloud, with a missed word shown in red
Choose a reading world

Every story is generated around what your child loves

Your child picks the topic — dinosaurs, the ocean, robots, anything. Reading Coach writes a fresh, perfectly-leveled story on the spot. Reading practice never runs out, and never gets boring.

The Wonder Workshop cover — a watercolor of children exploring science, nature, and machines
Science & Nature

The Wonder Workshop

Science, nature, the human body, space, and machines — for naturally curious readers.

Backyard Detectives cover — a watercolor of three friends solving a mystery with a map in a garden
Mystery

Backyard Detectives

Friends solve everyday mysteries using real clues and logical thinking — for kids who love stories.

The Time Cabinet cover — a watercolor cabinet opening onto scenes from history
History

The Time Cabinet

Connects ordinary objects to surprising moments in history — for big-picture thinkers.

The Hidden Realms cover — a watercolor of a child stepping through a wardrobe into a magical world
Fantasy

The Hidden Realms

Every ordinary object might hide a doorway. Step through into wondrous, magical worlds — for imaginative dreamers.

The science, made simple

You'll always know exactly where your child stands

Reading Coach measures reading speed and accuracy and compares them to national norms — the same Oral Reading Fluency benchmarks (Hasbrouck & Tindal) that schools use. No guesswork, just clear progress.

Comprehension is checked across:

Literal meaning Inference Vocabulary Retelling
Progress Tracker: reading speed, accuracy, comprehension, retelling, a 12-day streak, and 'Ready for Level 2 — all criteria met' Results screen reading Excellent! with 95% accuracy and 112 correct words per minute
Beyond reading aloud

Sight words & spelling, mastered step by step

The building blocks of confident reading — practiced in a simple, proven progression.

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See it

Recognize the word on sight — the foundation of reading speed.

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Build it

Tap the letters in the correct order to construct the word.

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Spell it

Type the word from memory — and truly master it.

Word Practice screen reinforcing a word missed during reading: chlorophyll
From the maker

"I built Reading Coach for my daughter. She could read, but building fluency took consistent practice — and that was hard to sustain. Everything changed when she got to choose what the story was about."

Nicolai — Dad & developer · Made with love for early readers
Simple pricing

One subscription. The whole family reads.

Up to 3 child profiles, unlimited stories, and full progress tracking. Cancel anytime.

Monthly
$12.99/mo
Flexible, month to month.
  • Unlimited reading sessions
  • Up to 3 child profiles
  • AI-generated stories
  • Full progress dashboard
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Yearly
$99/yr
Just $8.25/mo — save 36% vs monthly.
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  • 7-day free trial included
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Questions, answered

Everything parents ask

What age is Reading Coach for?

It's designed for early and developing readers — roughly ages 4 to 11 (grades K–5). Stories and questions adapt to your child's level, so it grows with them.

How does the app know if my child read correctly?

As your child reads aloud, on-device speech recognition follows along word by word. Correct words confirm instantly and missed words are highlighted — giving objective feedback without a grown-up needing to listen to every word.

Is it safe and private for my child?

Yes. There are no ads, speech is processed on-device, and a PIN gate keeps settings parent-only. We collect as little as possible about your child.

Do the stories ever run out?

Never. Each story is generated fresh around the topic your child chooses, perfectly matched to their reading level — so practice stays endless and engaging.

Can I track more than one child?

Yes — one subscription includes up to 3 child profiles, each with its own level, stories, and progress.

Watch reading become something they ask for

Start your 7-day free trial today. Your child picks the first story — the app does the rest.

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